European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 33, Supplement 2 , Pages S5-S16, December 2007

Colorectal liver metastases: Radiological diagnosis and staging

  • L. Martínez

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Feixa Llarga s/n, Barcelona, Spain
    • ,
  • I. Puig

      Affiliations

    • Institut de Diagnòstic per la Imatge, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
    • ,
  • C. Valls

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Feixa Llarga s/n, Barcelona, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +34 6807 70560.

Accepted 10 October 2007.

Abstract 

The objective of this paper is to review imaging techniques useful for the diagnosis and staging of colorectal hepatic metastases. Semiological patterns will be reviewed as well as suggestions concerning performance of adequate preoperative staging. Radiological features suggesting non-resectability will be reviewed.

Keywords: Rectal cancer, Liver metastasis, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Preoperative staging

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PII: S0748-7983(07)00576-8

doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2007.10.002

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 33, Supplement 2 , Pages S5-S16, December 2007

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